IMac won't install MAC OS X

Hey,
I'm having trouble installing MAC OS X. I have been a long time MAC user, having purchased an ibook G4, a macbook, and just recently purchased an iMac G5 from a friend. The obvious problem is that my friend didn't have any MAC OS X cds although he has Mac OS X 10.5.6 installed. The operating system works fine, I just want to reinstall mac os x to get rid of all of his information and start a new.
The problem I'm having is that when I go to install my MAC OS X cds, (I have both a purchased leopard CD, and the mac os x versions that came with the iBook and Macbook) I get the grey/white apple screen, the loading circle AND.....that's it. I have tried pushing C when loading, option and selecting the recognized disk, but nothing happens. Any ideas?

Welcome To  Discussions SYRUM!
"...I have both a purchased leopard CD,..."
Examine the disc very carefully, to be sure it looks exactly like THIS.
Nowhere, should Upgrade, CPU Drop-in DVD, or "This software is part of a hardware bundle purchase - not to be sold seperately." be printed on it.
Nor should it be a burned copy.
Additional info in these links.
Using OS X Install CDs/DVDs On Multiple Macs
What's A Computer Specific Mac OS X Release
Software Update, Upgrade: What's The Difference?
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